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Video of Inside Track: Business/Leadership

Business skills are some of the best ways to serve and empower the poorest of the poor and to have a platform for relationships and sharing the gospel. Also, in developed countries it's an important part of the marketplace that can best be engaged through business and leadership initiatives.

Recent grads who have an interest or background in business and entrepreneurship are needed to join small businesses that are creating employment opportunites or NGOs that are seeking to give the poor a hand up. Basic business instruction and training can empower many individuals to provide for their own families, which then leads to transformed communities. The benefits that come from gainful employment include increased self worth, better health and education for families, stronger families and communities, more local stability and peace and stronger local institutions, including churches. A holistic ministry approach is created when initiatives like this work in conjunction with spiritual outreach, education, health and justice.

Current placements

With Germany located in the center of Europe and the expanding European Union, the capital city of Berlin plays a strategic role in the Eurasian continent and even world. This vibrant German city is home to 3.5 million people from over 180 nations and boasts a rich history, lively creative arts and fashion scene, strong academics and unique blend of old world and contemporary culture from around the globe.

Masatepe is a community of 45,000 people located in the Central Pacific region of Nicaragua, which is the 2nd poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. Situated in the heart of the "Meseta," this area is the most densely populated region outside of the capital. Accordingly, unemployment rates are high. The vast majority of Masatepe claims the Christian faith, yet the holistic Gospel includes more than what has been experienced so far. This team believes the Jesus of the Bible cares about the poor and oppressed; and there's still a need for holistic transformation in the community.

Turkey is a gateway country connecting the Middle Eastern world to Europe. Of Turkey's almost 80 million citizens, less than 1% believe in Christ. The people of Turkey are in desperate need of the gospel. But God, in the face of these realities, is at work through kingdom-minded business!

This country in Central Asia is sometimes called the "Poor Man's Switzerland" due to the beautiful mountains that cover much of the country. A the poorest country of the former Soviet Union, the needs are great both in development, and spiritually as most people seek to fill their need for God by moving further and further toward fundamental Islam. This team in Central Asia is focused on developing businesses for transformation and working to facilitate multiplication of disciples and disciple making groups.

Santiago de Compostela is home to the Camino de Santiago, a collection of pilgrimage trails where the world converges to reflect on spirituality, seek God, and search for the meaning of life. The Camino brings together travelers of all ages, nationalities, and world views from 150+ different countries. Most pilgrims walk between 5 and 35 days to reach Santiago. The reasons pilgrims walk are as diverse as the pilgrims themselves, yet there is a common theme: 95% of pilgrims report walking the Camino for spiritual reasons.

The Republic of Georgia, a small mountainous country nestled between Europe and Asia, is a strategic intersection between Europe and the Middle East. While the majority of the country practices Eastern Orthodox Christianity, the southeast corner of the republic is home to an Iranian Muslim community 160,000 strong. After fleeing their homeland, a team of persecuted Iranian Muslim-background believers have come together in Georgia with a holistic vision and plan to see the church grow and be strengthened.

With Germany located in the center of Europe and the expanding European Union, the capital city of Berlin plays a strategic role in the Eurasian continent and even world. This vibrant German city is home to 3.5 million people from over 180 nations and boasts a rich history, lively creative arts and fashion scene, strong academics and unique blend of old world and contemporary culture from around the globe.

Uzhgorod is a university town with over 20,000 students attending the National University, Zarcarpatia University, and various colleges and institutes. This represents over 15% of the city's population. In addition, international students who before attended the universities of the war-torn regions of Eastern Ukraine are flooding into Uzhgorod, which is far from the violence, to complete their education. Starting in 2015, 1200 students alone from India are transferring to Uzhgorod.

With Germany located in the center of Europe and the expanding European Union, the capital city of Berlin plays a strategic role in the Eurasian continent and even world. This vibrant German city is home to 3.5 million people from over 180 nations and boasts a rich history, lively creative arts and fashion scene, strong academics and unique blend of old world and contemporary culture from around the globe.